What is the main beach in Sorrento Italy?

Sorrento does not have a main beach, but there are a number of tiny pockets of volcanic sand or beach clubs on platforms above the rocky coast. In Marina Piccola, the small pebble and sand San Francesco beach is shady for most of the day, and gets sun from mid-afternoon to dusk.



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The center of Sorrento is laid out in a grid pattern that centers around Piazza Tasso, the city's main square which is lined with cafès and restaurants along all four sides. The main thoroughfare is Corso Italia, in particular the stretch between Piazza Angelina Lauro and the hospital.

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Sorrento's view over the bay of Naples is stunning. But if you're a true sea lover, you'll want to book your hotel on the beachfront. The two main spots on Sorrento's seafront are Marina Grande and Marina Piccola. Marina Grande is where the best restaurants are.

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Locals from Sorrento particularly love the area known as Puolo, both for its beach and its easy access for families. There is a large stretch of beach here, and the water along the shore is quite shallow.

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Alternatively, you can continue walking through the clothing optional beach area that bears around the cliff to the left, where you'll find a wonderful, secluded cove that offers even more privacy to sun and swim for the more shy sunbathers.

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The Free Beach at Marina Grande Marina Grande's free beach is next to the ticket office for the high speed ferry to the mainland. Though the beach is near the port, the water is always clean. Though the beach is lovely, it tends to get very crowded in high season!

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The town is widely known for its small ceramics, lacework and marquetry (woodwork) shops. The Sorrentine Peninsula has views of Naples, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. The Amalfi Drive, connecting Sorrento and Amalfi, is a narrow road along the high cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Positano is more peaceful and relaxed, with a more laid-back atmosphere. Sorrento is also generally considered to be a bit more family-friendly, while Positano is more romantic and is a popular spot for honeymooners and couples. In terms of activities, both Sorrento and Positano offer a variety of options for visitors.

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The Sorrento Coast is an ideal place to stay, but doesn't offer as many famous “attractions” or “sights” as the Amalfi coast. But that's also what makes the beauty of the Sorrento Coast. It feels real and you don't run into the risk of being hit with a camera tripod in towns like Massa Lubrense.

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Port Phillip Bay is a unique habitat for Bottlenose Dolphins and going on a dolphin swim tour is a once in a lifetime experience. Polperro Dolphin Swims operate twice daily tours in season from the end of September through to April from Sorrento Pier.

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Marina Grande is practically the center of the Amalfi Coast and is the main beach on the coastline. Located right across from the Piazza Duomo, this beach is in front of the center of town and runs 184 meters long and 40 meters wide.

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Marina Grande is practically the center of the Amalfi Coast and is the main beach on the coastline. Located right across from the Piazza Duomo, this beach is in front of the center of town and runs 184 meters long and 40 meters wide.

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The center of Sorrento, Italy is quite compact, close to the traffic and easy to explore on foot.

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Sorrento is worth a day, just to wander around. It is very touristy. But enjoyable. But one day visit was enough for me.

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A week in Sorrento is the ideal amount of time to spend exploring the Sorrentine Peninsula and its nearby sights, including some of the top destinations and attractions on the Bay of Naples and Amalfi Coast.

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